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PL53 TOA

2004 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TOA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front anti-roll bar links worn

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,270 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,918 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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PL53 TOA is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL53 TOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL53 TOA registered?

PL53 TOA is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is PL53 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 TOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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